tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post6907041916555803499..comments2015-08-02T05:57:54.113-04:00Comments on The Daly Planet: ESPN Classic Network Shows Its NASCAR PotentialDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65707894638494510562008-01-08T21:06:00.000-05:002008-01-08T21:06:00.000-05:00Enjoyed the race but wish it was longer and not ed...Enjoyed the race but wish it was longer and not edited as short as it was and way too many commercials in a 1 hr show. But overall thanks ESPNrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07439356499324682338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12518116320891301962008-01-08T15:01:00.000-05:002008-01-08T15:01:00.000-05:00Back in 1996; ESPN2 would show classic races in th...Back in 1996; ESPN2 would show classic races in the afternoon during select weeks that ESPN had the race.<BR/><BR/>There are many races that ESPN has on their shelves that they have never reaired; they usually rotate through the same 20-30 races.Modor2020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8620859732930575672008-01-08T11:00:00.000-05:002008-01-08T11:00:00.000-05:00Same problem -- ESPN Classic is NOT available to e...Same problem -- ESPN Classic is NOT available to everyone. I have a digital cable package and 2 ESPN channels, but not Classic. My provider is Suddenlink, and I have no idea if they are even considering making the Classic channel available to extended basic customers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26751710758362586312008-01-08T09:36:00.000-05:002008-01-08T09:36:00.000-05:00I'm sure it was great. Same problem though -- ESP...I'm sure it was great. Same problem though -- ESPN Classic is NOT available to everyone. I have a digital cable package and 2 ESPN channels, but not Classic, so I'm out of luck if they start airing stuff over there. I know for sure that Comcast isn't adding this station to my package. I may have to go to direct TV to see if I can get it, but I'm going to wait and see if the coverage is worth the hassle before I do anything different with my broadcast package.GinaV24http://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56451590358232843152008-01-08T08:39:00.000-05:002008-01-08T08:39:00.000-05:00I love it! HA!You are giving ESPN kudos for essent...I love it! HA!<BR/><BR/>You are giving ESPN kudos for essentially inserting a DVD into a player and pushing PLAY!<BR/><BR/>GIVE ME A BREAK!<BR/><BR/>Let's see this network actually present a Live NASCAR that I can actually watch.<BR/><BR/>Ah, the 'Days of Yesteryear.' If only ESPN's production staf would watch some of these 'old' race and take some ideas to heart.<BR/><BR/>I'm not holding my breath.<BR/><BR/>CYa!<BR/><BR/>Jeff<BR/><BR/>CYa!<BR/>JeffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26536129900612231182008-01-08T07:42:00.000-05:002008-01-08T07:42:00.000-05:00I totally forgot they were doing this! I miss the ...I totally forgot they were doing this! <BR/><BR/>I miss the FULL races, I hate that they've been doing the 1 hour thing. That's how I knew of the 'love fest' the older fans had with ESPN and hoped to renew when they took over. It was nice to see tracks us 'new' fans never got to enjoy. <BR/><BR/>And speaking of SPEED and NA$CAR programming, I also loved back in 2000-2003 or so where they would have on Thursdays I believe an old race and Matt Yumyum and Mike Joy would alternate hosting. They'd have someone from the race who was a key player (i.e. Ernie Irvan's return at Michigan) in studio to give commentary.Sandiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757475764450427760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88142169776723993272008-01-08T07:07:00.000-05:002008-01-08T07:07:00.000-05:00John, jst a quick note... Ramo's last name is STot...John, jst a quick note... Ramo's last name is STott, not SCott.<BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Acts 4.12,<BR/>Bill Higbeewhigbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052898060699291080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34653024883903999582008-01-08T06:19:00.000-05:002008-01-08T06:19:00.000-05:00One note here - Bill Flemming was doing the race i...One note here - Bill Flemming was doing the race in '76 because Keith Jackson was still in Innsbruck covering the Olympics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47503508915331159242008-01-08T05:29:00.000-05:002008-01-08T05:29:00.000-05:00To the folks at ESPN.....please work on your prima...To the folks at ESPN.....please work on your primary NASCAR productions. Most folks don't even have ESPN Classic. I think that you have too many venues (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic, and their alternates) and insufficient talent.<BR/>ESPN needs to keep it's programming eye on the ball (in this case the race car), and not confuse it's already clueless staff. First things first, get your race programming up to snuff, and learn to air your shows when scheduled. Then perhaps you could expand your programming to include vintage NASCAR, but remember that Dale Jr. already has "Back in the Day" over on SPEED.<BR/>I can see it now, the Howard Cosell wannabe sports announcer who still doesn't know which driver is in the car....calling Darrell Waltrip in the #17 Dewalt Pontiac......Shorebillynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15366710991044145502008-01-08T00:22:00.000-05:002008-01-08T00:22:00.000-05:00Don't have Classic. Enjoyed the column. :)Me too.E...<I>Don't have Classic. Enjoyed the column. :)</I><BR/><BR/>Me too.<BR/><BR/><I>ESPN Classic has not run any series type of NASCAR programming for some time now. They have repeated a summer filler show from ABC called NASCAR in Primetime.</I><BR/><BR/>Random but relevant to viewers of NASCAR in Primetime: Johnny Sauter and his girlfriend Cortney, who were the talk of NASCAR in Primetime (read some of the old DP program reviews) for their...uh... dramatic outlook on life, got married last month. A happy ending.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5837179781593226902008-01-07T23:08:00.000-05:002008-01-07T23:08:00.000-05:00Thank you for remembering Bill Flemming. He was sp...Thank you for remembering Bill Flemming. He was special.<BR/>I applaud ESPN CLASSIC for showing CLASSIC Daytona races. Seems appropriate for that outlet.<BR/>Forgive me if I suspect that ESPN's response to fan outrage will be to throw us "old" fans a few ESPN Classic bones and continue their arrogant ways.<BR/>Oh, I so hope I'm wrong......<BR/><BR/>MakikiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17774868696266649142008-01-07T20:10:00.000-05:002008-01-07T20:10:00.000-05:00Patrick,Because ESPN made this surprise announceme...Patrick,<BR/><BR/>Because ESPN made this surprise announcement on Friday, the viewer schedules for most cable and dish companies did not get changed.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, next Monday will be reflected as the correct line-up. ESPN normally schedules three months in advance, this was done with two days notice.<BR/><BR/>Someone is listening. <BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46919501092169024352008-01-07T19:56:00.000-05:002008-01-07T19:56:00.000-05:00I'm one of the fortunate ones that has Classic on ...I'm one of the fortunate ones that has Classic on Dish. However, had I not read what time the programming was on (here and Jayski) and assumed that it was two hours, I wouldn't have known at all. I had to manually set my DVR to record Cheap Seats plus an additional 1 1/2 hours.<BR/>I'm sure this is a one-time occurrence, since this will be each Monday for the next 5 weeks. I only wish that the title of the DVR episode matched what was recorded. I had some lingering doubts while at work as to whether or not I had set it properly.Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06296753538273585842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14824559462762194372008-01-07T19:05:00.000-05:002008-01-07T19:05:00.000-05:00Yes, we are idiots in our house and forgot to set ...Yes, we are idiots in our house and forgot to set tivo today! Darn it!Busch Series Fan!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58216840854253093952008-01-07T18:19:00.000-05:002008-01-07T18:19:00.000-05:00Sounds like it would have been fun to watch too ba...Sounds like it would have been fun to watch too bad no classic for meNewracefanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19371656374066216832008-01-07T18:09:00.000-05:002008-01-07T18:09:00.000-05:00I'm glad they are putting the "old" races on t.v. ...I'm glad they are putting the "old" races on t.v. It gives not just younger viewers a chance to see history,but everyone a<BR/>chance to see the excitement of early televised races. Plus, the added bonus of seeing a network bring their staff and equipment and WATCH the action unfold. No pre fabbed story lines, no promo agendas, no fake scripts,and just genuine EXCITEMENT from the announcers! <BR/>God Bless Bill Flemming and people of his caliber. Professional and sincere.Thornton, Coloradonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-45910281429934489442008-01-07T17:55:00.000-05:002008-01-07T17:55:00.000-05:00Great comment. ESPN Classic has not run any series...Great comment. ESPN Classic has not run any series type of NASCAR programming for some time now. They have repeated a summer filler show from ABC called NASCAR in Primetime. These are races.<BR/><BR/>What you may have been seeing was FoxSportsNet, that network has been running one hour NASCAR Classics for a while now.<BR/><BR/>This is a big step for the "new" ESPN Classic, and if they make a move to continue this after Daytona, it will really give fans some destination for classic shows and past races. <BR/><BR/>While we still await the SPEED schedule, it does not look right now that anything of this nature will be on SPEED. They remain focused on the weekend programming from the track, and INC on Mondays.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the reminder to always put things in perspective.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46546158859593214122008-01-07T17:06:00.000-05:002008-01-07T17:06:00.000-05:00"Kudos to ESPN for stepping-up and making the firs..."Kudos to ESPN for stepping-up and making the first move to integrate NASCAR programming on ESPN Classic."<BR/><BR/>Am I missing something, I thought ESPN had run Classic NASCAR on that channel in years past?? They have been playing most of all the races they did in the early years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70096174468356792042008-01-07T15:47:00.000-05:002008-01-07T15:47:00.000-05:00Don't have Classic. Enjoyed the column. :)Don't have Classic. Enjoyed the column. :)Lisa Hogannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86347421801479057812008-01-07T15:37:00.000-05:002008-01-07T15:37:00.000-05:00Its nice to see ESPN Classic reairing these races....Its nice to see ESPN Classic reairing these races.<BR/><BR/>I found it strange that they stopped regulary airing classic races from the 70s, 80s and 90s when they got back into covering live races last year. It seemed counter-productive to me.Wisconsin Stevenoreply@blogger.com